How to Buy a Radiation Monitor

After Japan’s earthquake/tsunami and subsequent nuclear meltdown in 2011, there has been an increase in public interest for how to buy a radiation monitor for personal use. In the past, the typical customers were hospitals, schools, law enforcement and emergency personal. Today, the general public has joined the mix as the belief of personal protection and emergency preparedness gains momentum.Radiation Detector Types

There are a wide variety of radiation detectors available. From handheld to wristwatches, laboratory-quality to iPhone versions, $100 to $4,000+ there is a monitor available to suit every prepper. The Geiger counter is the most popular of radiation detectors today.

A Geiger-Muller counter can measure ionizing radiation emitted from alpha particles, beta particles or gamma rays. This handheld device was developed in 1928 and is widely used today. It does have limitations when it comes to measuring high radiation levels and differentiating between types of radiation. However, today’s models are able to provide the detection most emergency personnel and prepping public are seeking.

Radiation Detector Reviews

[simpleazon-image align=”right” asin=”B004CCRIJ8″ locale=”us” height=”151″ src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41VMvfBNakL._SL160_.jpg” width=”160″]The [simpleazon-link asin=”B004CCRIJ8″ locale=”us”]Radiation Alert MONITOR4 Analog-Based Ionizing Radiation Detector[/simpleazon-link] is among the top-rated handheld Geiger counters. It is able to detect alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays and x-rays over three selectable operational ranges. This affordable option has an analog display that shows both Counts Per Minute and milliRoentgen. It has both audio and visual alerts should radiation levels in the surrounding environment increase. It may not be as sensitive as some more expensive models, but customers are generally satisfied with the MONITOR4. It requires one 9-volt battery which will last approximately three months. Included with purchase is the [simpleazon-link asin=”B004CCRIJ8″ locale=”us”]MONITOR4 radiation detector[/simpleazon-link], carrying case with belt clip, instruction manual and Conformite Europeene Certification.

While finding a quality radiation detector for sale is easy, deciphering the readings is not. There natural hot spots that exist around the world. You should also be aware that no single device can detect all types of radiation and no single device is accurate in all situations.

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